Dangote Truck Accident Claims 8 Lives in Asaba

A tragic accident involving a Dangote truck claimed multiple lives in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday. The truck reportedly lost control near Oko Market, close to the Onitsha Toll Gate, around 11:15 a.m., ploughing into traders and pedestrians. Eyewitnesses confirmed that at least eight people were killed on the spot, while several others sustained serious injuries.

Victims were rushed to St. Rebecca Hospital in Mami Market, Asaba, where emergency responders and hospital staff battled to save lives. The scene of the accident was described as chaotic, with traders abandoning goods to assist the injured.

This latest tragedy comes only weeks after another Dangote truck was linked to a fatal incident involving Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija star Phyna. That case stirred public outrage and renewed calls for stricter safety standards for heavy-duty trucks.

The repeated accidents have reignited national debates over the operations of Dangote Group trucks and the safety of road users across Nigeria.